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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.19, 372.42 and 104.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.19, 372.42 and 104.01 is: 156.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.19 : 372.42 = 104.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.19/372.42 = 104.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.19x = 372.42 × 104.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.19x = 38,735.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,735.40/248.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.07

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